LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Lake County and the City of North Chicago reassured residents that they would not take part in federal immigration enforcement after reports of "unprecedented" operations being coordinated out of Naval Station Great Lakes.

In a joint statement released Thursday, officials said the activities are "entirely at the federal level," adding that Illinois law prohibits state and local police from assisting in immigration enforcement.

Lake County officials acknowledged the fear among immigrant communities and encouraged residents to reach out to organizations such as the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Prairie State Legal Services and Mano-A-Mano Family Resource Center.

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